Samurai Maiden gets Iyo character trailer

D3Publisher has started to introduce the characters of Samurai Maiden, and first up is Iyo.

Iyo, a ninja who serves Nobunaga, is voiced by Miku Ito. Shinobi tools are at her disposal, and she works well with gunpowder, bombs, and flaming kunai. Iyo is said to have a great respect and love for Tsumugi and would give her life in a heartbeat to help her out.

Here’s some information about Samurai Maiden:

Beneath the cherry blossom trees in stunning Japan, a young woman becomes…a samurai?? Experience fast-paced action in the Sengoku period as this everyday girl slays demons and slashes her way through the chaos!

A temple in flames. Swirls of black smoke rise high into the sky. The angry shouts of soldiers can be heard all around. Before you stands a bearded old man… Wait, is that Nobunaga Oda?!

A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn! Nothing can stop this all-female powerhouse team, as the young woman turned samurai slashes up enemies while the ninja wipe them out with their fierce ninjutsu!

And when things get tough, activate the Devoted Heart technique to have samurai and ninja lock lips to enhance their abilities! There are so many exhilarating, epic battles to take on! Slay the Demon Lord of the Sengoku period and forge everlasting bonds with your ninja friends!

A brand-new female-led sword-fighting action game is here!

Get a look at the Samurai Maiden character trailer for Iyo below.

Samurai Maiden will be released for Switch on December 1, 2022 in Japan and December 8 in the west.